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its_vendetta's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cute little holiday story!! i enjoyed the character growth and i loved all the relationships, but i didn’t really feel connected to the characters at all. just fell a little flat for me, but i still enjoyed the overall story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Classism, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Homophobia
cheye13's review
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was a pleasant little story. I appreciated how the leads' different experiences played off each other. Not overly Christmassy, more winter-focused in gneneral, which I appreciated. It was predictable from the start, a little more heavy-handed than the typical romcom, but I didn't mind. A very good Schitt's Creek comp title, I felt.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism and Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity
absent/emotionally distant parents, divorceshelvesofivy's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Toxic friendship and Classism
Minor: Homophobia, Abandonment, and Alcohol
lauren_shilling's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book. I loved it so much. I was really hoping I would love it, and it absolutely did NOT disappoint! Matthew and Hector were incredible, and I absolutely adored reading about them both. I really was not expecting Matthew to be as relatable as he ended up being, but his struggles with anxiety hit really close to home for me. It was a really validating read, and I was actually surprised by how validating it was to read from his point of view about his struggles. I also really loved watching his character growth. It was done wonderfully well, and it was such a pleasure to join him on his journey. Something else I loved about this book was that it wasn't a story about a character realizing that they were meant to be in a small town instead of the city they always thought they loved. Matthew loves the city, and even as he grows as a person and begins to shift his priorities, he still loves it. I appreciated that because, even as someone who doesn't like NYC that much, I get tired of stories of people becoming almost a whole different person. Matthew didn't become a different person, just a better one. The side characters were all wonderful too, and I loved watching Matthew connect, not only with Hector, but with his grandparents and new friends as well. It was such a special thing to watch unfold. Hector was also such an amazing love interest. He was so sweet and kind and wonderful, and I loved him so much. I loved learning about him and getting to know him along with Matthew. He was really special. I loved everything about this book, and it was one of the easiest five stars I've ever given.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Moderate: Toxic friendship and Classism
Minor: Outing and Drug use
womanwill's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Classism, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Toxic friendship and Outing
fanboyriot's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Read For:
🏳️🌈 Achillean
☃️ Holiday Romance
🫶 Enemies to Lovers
☺️ Wholesome Ending
🎄 Small Town Christmas
Loved this!! The holiday atmosphere and the small town vibes made this such an enjoyable read. Worth the hype for sure.
I wasn’t sure if I’d like Matthew or not, the spoiled rich kid usually is an ick for me but this was written so well. He was a well detailed character and had depth to his personality. The character development was so pleasant to read.
This was such a cute holiday rom-com!
POV: First Person
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Rep: Gay (MC), BI (LI), Anxiety (MC), Mental Health, Poly Relationship (Past), BIPOC
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Sexual content and Abandonment
Minor: Homophobia, Miscarriage, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Drug use, Infidelity, Outing, Cursing, and Alcohol
fuzzywilson's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Alcohol
kshertz's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is such a cute quick read. At first I didn’t want to read it because I haven’t read the first book in the series but it was recommended by two different people and both of them said you don’t need to read the first one. They were correct. This was so nice to see a rich boy understand truly who they are and find the love of your life. I thought it was very sweet and I loved the ending.
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness, Sexual content, Homophobia, Classism, and Abandonment
rrubin97's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A slow start but a cute story of two men - a poor little rich boy and a struggling college dude who Christmas carol their way to love
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism and Panic attacks/disorders
crypticbutton's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Mental illness
Moderate: Classism